FAQ

All of our apartments include: water, sewer, and trash removal. Others utilities included such asFree internet service and shuttle service to and from CMU’s campus. Please call your leasing office for specific apartments.

Yes, we offer the option to have your apartment furnished. There is a $50 per month minimum charge, or 2 or more $35 per person. A furnished unit comes with a couch, chair, end tables, a dresser in each bedroom, and a kitchen table and chairs.

Yes, all we need is the first and last name of the friend, the make, model, color, and license plate number of the car. Western Islands and Main Place are the only complexes that have an exception, as there is limited parking available in those lots.

Yes, depending upon the circumstances, and if the apartment is ready for move in. Please call your leasing office to see if your apartment is ready for an early move in. A minimum $60 charge applies to all early move-ins.

Yes, each tenant receives one (1) free parking sticker. You must bring in the vehicle’s registration in order to receive a parking permit. Your registration needs to be registered in either your name or your parent’s name.

All that is required at signing, is a minimum $50.00 per person. The remaining amount of the housing application and utility fee is due within 14 days after signing the lease. Please take a look at our pricing information for up to date housing application fees and utility fees.

BEFORE PURCHASING/ADOPTING YOUR PET, PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LEASING OFFICE FIRST TO MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PROSPECTIVE PET WILL MEET ALL OF OUR CRITERIA!

If you are caught with an unregistered pet, there is a $1000.00 non-negotiable fee and the pet must be removed from the premises immediately! If you choose to register your pet after being caught with it illegally there will be an additional charge of $500 to keep your pet only if it meets the criteria below. Tenants with a registered pet are responsible for picking up after them. A $100 fee may be charged if United has to clean up after your pet outside.

***We strongly suggest any apartment with a pet to have Renter’s Insurance***

All pets must be pre-approved & registered, No visiting pets are allowed.

Fish (No Charge) –kept in tanks or aquariums up to 20 gallons exception; poisonous or carnivorous fish are not allowed.

Birds (No Charge) – any normally caged bird kept as a pet such as a Canary, Parakeet or Finch and must stay in cage and not allowed to fly throughout apartment.

Cats – must be common, domestic house cats that have been declawed and spayed/neutered.

Dogs – must not exceed eighty (80) pounds when fully grown. Must also be leashed trained, housebroken, and spayed/neutered. The following breeds are NOT allowed: Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Chow Chows, Boxers, Husky, Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Akita, Dalmatians, German Shepherds or similar breeds and mixes as solely determined by landlord.

There will be a grace period of 5 days from the day the rent is due for each person. A late charge of $30.00 per person will automatically be charged on the sixth if the rent is not paid on time. This applies to all payment plans. A flat charge of $30.00 will be made for all checks returned from banks plus any late fees that apply.

Renter’s insurance covers your personal belongings. Your personal belongings are not covered by United Apartments. Contact your insurance agent for more details or stop by any of our leasing offices to pick up more information. More Renter’s Insurance Info.

We have 1,2,3,4 & 5 bedroom apartments and some houses. We also offer some of our 2 bedroom units for 1 person occupancy, 3 bedroom units for 2 person occupancy, 4 bedroom units for 3 person occupancy, and 5 bedroom units for 4 person occupancy! A few 6 and 7 or more bedroom apartments may be available. Please call one of our leasing offices for more information.

We accept cash, check, money order and debit card payments in all of our leasing offices, and offer several CREDIT CARD PAYMENT options VIA our website at www.livewithunited.com. You can use your Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and e-checks. Please note, that there will be a 2.5% convenience fee for all credit card and debit card payments, beginning July 1, 2018.